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Upgraded my 1400 to a Digital temperature controller

This is what these ovens need. I can now hold a 10 degree heat range as opposed to a 85+ degree with the OEM controller. Cost was aprox. 100 dollars. This controller is a must for fish and jerky. No more radical temp swings (125-210f with jerky). Now I can hover the temps around 170f for fish and 160f for jerky.

Hi,
I would also like more detail on the upgrade for the theromstat. The temp control has been a real bug a boo for me with a lot of failures. Hubby is not happy. Need part number, proceedures. Looks like you could start a nice garage business with this.
JoAnn Mantych (JAMSWEB)

PID temperature controller

Hi Billybob, I got everything from auberins.com best price on the pid controller I could find
pid controller p/n (syl-2352) ssr control output
ssr 25a p/n (rs1a40d25)
heat sink for 25a ssr p/n (hs25)
thermocouple 4" probe 3ft cable option p/n (tc-k3mm)
project box for pid controller 1/16 p/n (cptbox16)
I used the heat sink for the the solid state relay (SSR) even though it is putting out 7 amps (actually less than that) just to keep it cool. this setup has been working very well for me I have had my smokin tex for years and it is great.
You can down load the instructions for the pid controller and ssr if you need any help let me know. I also added a on/off switch where the old thermostat was located

I don't know, instead of all that work, I'd just use a BBQ Guru. More features, like cook and hold, and timer. Doesn't cost that much more, and no messing with the smoker or possibly voiding the warranty.